myrtle

BrE /ˈmɜːtl/ AmE /ˈmɝːtl/

noun en → es

1 PLANT [singular] B2

a small evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers

mirtlo, arbusto de mirto

Collocations myrtle bush

  • The garden is full of myrtle bushes.

    El jardín está lleno de arbustos de mirto.

2 HERB [singular] C1

a plant used in cooking and medicine, with a strong sweet smell

mirtlo medicinal

Collocations medicinal myrtle

  • The recipe calls for a sprig of myrtle.

    La receta pide un ramillete de mirtlo.